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Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Albania, Croatia), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Species

Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gombo

French gombo

German eßbarer Bisameibisch

Portuguese quiabo

Indonesian kopi arab

Similar Species in Abelmoschus

Abelmoschus moschatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Okra?

The scientific name of Okra is Abelmoschus esculentus. It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus.

Where does Okra live?

Okra is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Albania, Croatia), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Croatia, Guinea.

What family does Okra belong to?

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) belongs to the genus Abelmoschus, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.

What kingdom does Okra belong to?

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Okra?

The closest relatives of Okra in the genus Abelmoschus include Sunset muskmallow, musk okra.